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OpenDNS

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Provides enterprise security to more than 65 million daily users, and 10,000+ paying businesses

San Francisco, United StatesFounded 2006Cybersecurity

Valuation $500M–1B Last recorded · 2015

Headcount <100 Current team size

Total funding $50–100M Disclosed equity funding

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About OpenDNS

OpenDNS, now rebranded as Cisco Umbrella, specializes in enterprise security solutions that enhance network protection and threat intelligence. The company operates in the cybersecurity market, serving a diverse range of clients including businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies. Its business model revolves around providing cloud-based security services that safeguard users from malware, phishing, and other cyber threats. Revenue is generated through subscription-based services, offering scalable solutions tailored to the needs of different organizations. Cisco Umbrella's core offerings include secure web gateways, DNS-layer security, and cloud-delivered firewall services, which collectively ensure comprehensive protection for its clients' networks.

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At a glance

Status: Acquired
Founded: 2006
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Employees: 3
Open positions: None listed
Dealroom signal: 27.7/100
Industry: Security
Sub-industry: Cloud & Infrastructure
Sector: Cybersecurity, Verification, Risk Management, Video
Client focus: b2b, b2c
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Funding history

6 recorded events

Company financing events and reported valuations.

Deal type	Date	Amount	Valuation	Investors	Source
ACQUISITIONOther financing	Jun 2015	$635M	$635M	Cisco	—
SERIES COther financing	May 2014	$35M	$140M	Greylock Partners · Lumia Capital · Sutter Hill Ventures · Lowercase Capital	—

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OpenDNS website traffic

Latest recorded traffic for OpenDNS is 3.6M monthly website visits, down 12.2% over the last three months. OpenDNS's team declined 98.4% over the past year.

Latest monthly visits3.6M 3-month web change-12.2% 1-year team growth-98.4%

Monthly website visitsJan 2017–Jul 2026

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